Simrad AP44, Quick Manual

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• Off heading limit: Sets the limit for the off heading alarm. An
alarm occurs when the actual heading deviates from the set
heading more than the selected limit
• Track response: Defines how fast the autopilot shall respond after
having registered a cross track distance
• Track approach angle: Defines the angle used when the vessel is
approaching a leg. This setting is used both when you start
navigating and when you use track offset
• Course change confirm angle: Defines the limits for course
change to next waypoint in a route. If the course change is more
than this set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming
course change is acceptable.
Sailing (NAC-2/NAC-3)
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Note:
Sailing parameters are only available when the boat type
is set to Sail.
• Wind mode: Select what wind function the autopilot will use
when in wind mode
- Auto:
If TWA is <70º: Wind mode will use AWA
If TWA is ≥70º: Wind mode will use TWA
- Apparent
- True
• Tack time: Controls the rate of turn (tack time) when performing
a tack in wind mode.
• Tack angle: Controls the angle that the boat will tack to between
50º - 150º in AUTO mode
• Manual speed: If neither boat speed or SOG data is available and
or deemed reliable a manual value for speed source can be
entered and used by the autopilot to aid steering calculations
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